Onondaga Historical Museum

Onondaga Historical Association’s location in downtown Syracuse is a comprehensive museum covering Onondaga County’s history. Visitors can also browse the Gift Gallery and conduct research at our Research Center.

Museum & Gift Gallery

Wednesday – Saturday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: 11 AM – 4 PM
(Closed Monday and Tuesday)

Museum Admission: $5 per person  |  Free for children 12 & under  |  Free for OHA Members

 

Special Admission Programs

Blue Star Museum Program
Free admission to active-duty military personnel – must have ID
The program runs from Armed Forces Day and continues through Labor Day.
Participating Museums
Wandercuse Passport
Buy one, get one admission free on every visit with passport card
Passport
Onondaga County Veterans Favor Card Program
Individuals with the card will receive 10% off museum admission and 10% in the Gift Gallery.
Favor Card
Empire State Museum Reciprocal Program (ESMRP)
Time Travelers Reciprocal Program
Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)
North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)

Members of participating reciprocal museum programs are eligible for free admission to the OHA upon presentation of a valid membership card and ID.

Richard and Carolyn Wright Research Center

The Richard & Carolyn Wright Research Center is currently unavailable due to ongoing renovations.

Research Center Admission: $10 per person  |  $7 for students  |  Free for OHA Members

Directions & Maps

We’re located at 321 Montgomery Street in downtown Syracuse. Our main entrance is on the left of the building’s face, and our ADA Accessible Entrance is on the right – ring the bell and we will be happy to assist you.





Parking

OHA recommends the on street parking on Fayette Street and Montgomery Street on week days. For more information on parking in downtown Syracuse, visit the parking guide below from the Downtown Committee of Syracuse